Fundraiser aims to help victims of addiction

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Chris Foley's family, from left, his father, Larry; mother, Vicki; and daughter, Caylee, hold a pillow with alikeness of their son and father, the namesake of Saturday's Chris Walk Night Out Against Substance Abuse. (For the Tribune, By Jamie Greco …
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Licking County: Police arrest alleged drug trafficker

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Pataskala police officers arrested and charged Joseph W. Smith III, 31, of 14123-D Broad St. SW, with trafficking drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia at 8:09 a.m. Aug. 4 at his home. Capt. Michael Boals said … A suspect, whom the family …
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World-champion surfer Shaun Tomson shares his inspiration in 'The Code'

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I didn't know about the drug references. I didn't know the chase could involve addiction and sudden death. My new friend—I'll call him John—sat on the edge of his bed moving a lighter under some aluminum foil. When it started to smoke he leaned over …
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VAWA amendment falls short of protecting women

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ANCHORAGE – Alaska Native rights advocates say they are disappointed in the bill Sen. Mark Begich (D-AK) introduced Aug. 1, for equal protection of indigenous family members under the recently approved federal Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).
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